(This photo thanks to our friend Cassie, before the eggs were hatched.) I have not dared to take a picture myself, fearing that she might get skittish. But I did get a peek into the nest and saw these two very tiny little creatures, no bigger than--and about the same color as--a refried bean. Strangely, there is no trace of remnant eggshells. Does the mother eat them? Anyone out there know more about hummingbirds than I do? I'd love to hear. Though I guess I could look it up online...
I may try to get Cassie over for a postpartum picture at the weekend. It's a great thrill, to be surrogate grandparents of these two new living beings on the planet. We feel quite responsible for their well-being. May they live out their life-span happily, free from trouble and adversity.
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